Paging Gimp Lisa - Your Party is Waiting at the Farthest Baggage Carrousel, Move Quickly

Use a cane even if you're feeling good.

Yup. I've found this to be true over and over by now.  Don't forget the cane.  You're not likely to be coming back as easily as you went out.

I wasn't with you on your trip, but it sounded so familiar. Been there, experienced that.

The beauty of this site, and our online storytelling, is that we get to see ourselves again and again through someone else's experiences. Then we get to tell our story and give a heads up to people who haven't quite gotten there yet.

Ah... put your feet up and have a cup of tea on me!

Lisa--

Yeah, I've been out places where there is a huge expanse of space between points A and B and have wished for a cane.  I've got my grandma's old one and I now bring it in my car just in case (for the mall, Costco's, or down in Atlantic City.)  I was once caught without it this past summer and I wanted more than anything to just lie down on the casino floor and have them carry me out!  UGGHHH. 

PS:  My mom bought me a beautiful cane (looks more like a walking stick with its flat top) down in Tennessee this year.  I think she, my dad, and I will be fighting over it soon!

Jen

For longer distances, ask for wheelchair assistance to the baggage area or the street. Save your reserves for the fun stuff!